Puducherry Police Constable Vacancy 2025 – Apply Online for 148 Posts
Posted on: August 14, 2025The police department, Puducherry government, invites applications from appropriate Indian citizens, who are residents of the center area of Puducherry for direct recruitment to the post of police constables (Group-C “-Gazet, Non-Minister). Applications must be submitted online by 12th September 2025, 03:00 P.M. Eligible candidates meeting the educational qualifications, age limit and physical standards are encouraged to apply. The selection process includes Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Examination and Medical Examination.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Gender | Total Post | UR | SC | OBC | MBC | BCM | EBC | BT | ST | EWS | XSM | MSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable | Male | 100 | 39 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 14 |
| Police Constable | Female | 48 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 7 | # | # | # | # | 4 | – | – |
| Total Posts | 148 | 63 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 14 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Police Constable (Group-C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: August 13, 2025, at 10:00 A.M.
- Last Date to Apply Online: September 12, 2025, up to 03:00 P.M.
- Last Date for MSP Application Submission (Hard Copy): September 19, 2025, up to 03:00 P.M.
Age Limit (As on 12th September 2025)
| Category | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age (All Categories) | 18 years |
| General / Unreserved / EWS | Up to 22 years |
| OBC / MBC / BCM / EBC / BT | Up to 25 years |
| SC / ST | Up to 27 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of military service + 3 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated (General / Unreserved / EWS) | Up to 35 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated (SC / ST) | Up to 40 years |
| Meritorious Sports Persons (General / OBC / MBC / BCM / EBC / BT) | Up to 27 years |
| Meritorious Sports Persons (SC / ST) | Up to 32 years |
Application Fee
- No application fee mentioned in the notification.
Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- MSP Applicants: Must also send a hard copy of the online application with self-attested sports certificates to “The Special Officer (Police), Police Department, Puducherry-605 001” by 19th September 2025, 03:00 P.M.
Pay Scale
- Level-3 in the Pay Matrix (as per the notification).
Physical Standards
| Gender | Height | Chest (Men Only) | Weight/BMI (Women Only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Minimum 165 cm | 81-86 cm (min. 5 cm expansion) | – |
| Female | Minimum 154 cm | – | BMI: 18.50–29.9 kg/m², Min. 45 kg |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Stage | Event (Men) | Minimum Standard (Men) | Event (Women) | Minimum Standard (Women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 800m Run | 2 min 50 sec | 200m Run | 45 sec |
| II | Long Jump | 3.80 m | Long Jump | 2.75 m |
| III | High Jump | 1.20 m | High Jump | 0.90 m |
| IV | 100m Run | 15 sec | – | – |
Medical Standards
- Visual acuity must meet prescribed norms (6/6 in both eyes or equivalent) with no color blindness.
- Near vision must meet J1 standard or equivalent without correction.
- Candidate must have normal hearing without any disability.
- Must be free from limb defects, deformities and physical abnormalities.
- Must not have any medical conditions such as hernia, piles, respiratory diseases, diabetes or other ailments affecting performance.
- Must be free from flat feet, knock-knees, bow legs and obesity (BMI should not exceed 29.9 kg/m²).
Selection Process
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Conducted in Puducherry.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Qualifying candidates from PST proceed to PET.
- Written Examination: Candidates passing PST and PET appear for a two-part written test.
- Medical Examination: General Hospital, Puducherry operated by experts.
- Certificate verification: To submit required certificates (nutritious, community, EWS etc.).
- Merit List: Based on the total marks in both written letters, under the reservation rules.
Training
- The selected candidates will undergo a two -year probation, including one year of basic training.
How to Apply for Puducherry Police Constable Vacancy 2025
- Go to the official website: https://recruitment.py.gov.in/
- Register using your mobile number to get the user name and password through SMS.
- Login using the obtained user name and password and immediately replace the default password.
- Enter online application form with correct personal, educational and category information.
- Strictly upload your recent photo and signature as per the portal guidelines (joint or separate, on the site).
- Use preview options to check all entries and documents for accuracy.
- Click on submit to complete the application; Do not leave it in preview mode.
- Make corrections/edits, if any within the portal prior to 12/09/2025, 03:00 PM.
- Save/Print the system-created application for record purposes.
- Log off securely once submitted and save your Username/ Password for reuse.
- Monitor your application status and subsequently download the Hall Ticket from the same portal upon intimation.
- MSP candidates only: Forward the hard copy of application along with self-attested sports certificates to The Special Officer (Police), Police Department, Puducherry – 605 001 so that it reaches by 19.09.2025, 03:00 PM.
- Do not submit more than one application; if more than one application is submitted, only the last one will be taken into account.
- Maintain the registered mobile number operational to get recruitment updates through SMS.
FAQs
Puducherry Police Constable Recruitment 2025 provides a total of 148 vacancies for appropriate male and female candidates. After government guidelines, posts are allotted under various reservation categories. Interested candidates should meet the educational, age and physical fitness requirements specified before submitting the online application through the official recruitment portal.
The time limit for submission of the online application form for Puducherry Police Constable Vacancy 2025 is till 12 September 2025, 03:00 pm. For meritorious sports individuals (MSP), the deadline for hard copy submission is September 19, 2025. It is advisable to implement it quickly so that no last-minute problems can be encountered.
The shortlisting process includes a physical standard test (PST), physical efficiency test (PET), a written test with two papers and a medical test. A candidate would have to pass each stage to go to the next place, the final merit list arrived on the basis of performance in the written test and the relevant reservation policy.
Important Links for Puducherry Police Constable Vacancy 2025
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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